WIR 2023 The Nature of Writing
First Credit Union Community RoomHow do humans “write” stories into the observed world? Is writing marking down words with script or are there other forms of writing? Spoken word artist Johnny MacRae for a community discussion about literacy, storytelling and the written word. Drop-in. PRPL’s 2023 Writer in Residence – Johnny MacRae Residency Dates: September 15th, 2023 – October 27th, 2023 […]
WIR 2023 Writing Support & Manuscript Review – FULLY BOOKED
Rotary MakerSpaceMeet one-on-one with award-winning spoken word artist Johnny MacRae. To find out more about submission criteria and to book your consultation, click the button below or email wir@prpl.ca. Pre-booked consultations will take priority over drop-ins. Drop-in & consultation hours run from September 21 to October 26, 2022 : Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Saturdays: […]
WIR 2023 SLAM Finale
First Credit Union Community RoomJohnny MacRae’s residency at PRPL culminates in a SLAM Finale. Come listen and/or share at this friendly all-ages event. Do it for enjoyment, snaps, the chance to parade with PRPL’s SLAM medallion and CASH PRIZES collected by optional donation at the door by the qathet Friends of the Library. Drop-in to take in the action […]
WIR 2024 — Robin Stevenson Visits Young Writers’ Group
Meeting Room BThe WIR has arrived! Get an early chance to meet Robin Stevenson when she joins Young Writers' Group to provide that week's writing prompt. Interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk writing, genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft. Ages 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday when […]
WIR 2024 — Meet Robin Stevenson
First Credit Union Community RoomMeet PRPL’s new Writer-in-Residence and hear about her journey becoming an author, her writing process for picture books, novels, non-fiction, and collaborative writing, and her experiences standing against book bans and censorship. Bring all your questions! PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates: September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin […]
WIR 2024 – Kid Lit 101
Drawing on her professional experience as an award winning author of more than thirty books of fiction and non-fiction for kids and teens, Writer in Residence Robin Stevenson will provide an overview of the different types of books for young readers, middle grades and young adults, including fiction, non-fiction and hi-lo books - and what […]
WIR 2024 – Robin Stevenson Visits Preschool Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomWriter in Residence Robin Stevenson takes the story seat at this extra special storyime and reads from some of her award-winning books for children. Between books, Sonia will offer the usual lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes and singalong songs. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and […]
WIR 2024 – Robin Stevenson Visits Preschool Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomWriter in Residence Robin Stevenson takes the story seat at this extra special storyime and reads from some of her award-winning books for children. Between books, Sonia will offer the usual lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes and singalong songs. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and […]
WIR 2024 – Robin Stevenson Visits Drawn Together
Meeting Room ASpecial Guest Robin Stevenson drops in provide the weekly prompt and draw with the group in this week's edition of Drawn Together. Kids 8+ come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions are interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. All […]
WIR 2024 – Writers’ Café
Meeting Room AWant to meet other writers? Need some inspiration to get words down on the page? Hoping to protect some precious time each week to focus on your writing? Come to the library for a weekly drop-in Writer's cafe session with Robin Stevenson. Start a new piece of writing with the weekly writing prompts Robin provides, or focus on your own work-in-progress--it's […]